This blog discusses how personal injury attorney James R. Lewis recovers more compensation for his clients, fights insurance carriers and the defense community for every dollar and benefit to which his clients are entitled.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Judge Pro Tem Experience

I volunteered four hours this morning at the Placer County Superior Court as an appointed Judge Pro Tem. Handed two cases to try and help resolve. One was a smaller case, with an in pro per plaintiff and a large national insurance carrier on the defense. Both parties were reasonable, put their confidence in me, and we negotiated a respectable resolution that removed risk for all involved, save thousands in litigation expenses and preserved court resources. My experience and reputation with the defense attorney and claims representative from the carrier were important in efficiently resolving the case. Other case involved an injury causation dispute from a major motor vehicle accident. This was the type of case on which reasonable minds could differ, which they did and continue to do. Neither party was mean or disrespectful about their positions, but were firm in their principles. And both were prepared for trial in two weeks. Despite spending two hours with the parties, could not come to any common ground.

About Me

James Lewis focuses his practice on the representation of personal injury claimants and families of those who have suffered wrongful death. As a proven trial attorney, Mr. Lewis represents those who are catastrophically injured or permanently disabled and who have suffered financial loss due to their life-altering injuries. Having resolved cases in excess of $1 million, he was awarded a lifetime membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Admitted in California and several federal district courts, Mr. Lewis pursues justice for his clients in all forums. Since 2007, Mr. Lewis has contributed to collecting over $35 million in compensation for the firm’s clients. He is a member in good standing with the Sacramento and Placer County Bar Associations, and the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Lewis is a member of the CCTLA Board of Directors.